Patient's question:
Undergo a detailed gastroscopy examination, chronic non-atrophic gastritis with bile reflux, the doctor prescribed Citrate of Metformin Tablets, Rabeprazole Enteric-Coated Tablets, and Aluminum Hydroxide Tablets. I have been taking the medication for 8 weeks and it has been quite effective. However, I keep experiencing relapses when I stop taking it. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Bile reflux-induced chronic atrophic gastritis. It is recommended that you take Western medicine while also complementing it with traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. Seek out a local TCM practitioner for a clinical diagnosis and syndrome differentiation to guide the treatment. Pay attention to a light diet and maintain regular meal times, avoiding overeating and consuming cold or irritating foods. Maintaining a cheerful mood is also key to treating gastritis. In addition to timely treatment for gastritis, patients should adopt a positive attitude to face the disease. Only in this way can the patient's immunity and the belief in fighting the disease be reduced, while also placing greater emphasis on dietary care.